Keep Latin American Open

International Trade expert Leonardo Gonzalez Dellan, has expressed deep worries about the growing global trade wars. “Everyone benefits from Free Trade and everyone suffers from protectionism”, he argues, “But this is especially the case for the Food Sector in Latin America.  We need export markets and we need to ensure that this tit for tat conflict does not become a prolonged confrontation.” Mexico has imposed retaliatory tariffs on US cheese, steel, bourbon, and pork, as well direct matching tariffs to...

Trump administration has “lost track” of nearly 6,000 unaccompanied migrant children

The Trump administration has likely lost track of nearly 6,000 unaccompanied migrant children, according to federal data. Last month alone some 1,500 unaccompanied minors arrived on the southern border alone without their parents and were placed with sponsors who did not keep in touch with federal officials. And there is likely to be a lot more. According to McClatchy DC Bureau, some 5,945 unaccompanied children are unaccounted for, with just 50 per cent of kids ending up with their parents as their sponsors....

“Women tragically miscarry in warehouse,” MP slams Gig Economy

Stephanie Peacock MP tells Parliament about Amazon workers miscarrying and a carer forced to give urine sample to prove she was too sick to work. Stephanie Peacock MP for Barnsley East, sparked the Parliamentary debate following her Private Members Bill calling for greater protection of Agency Workers. Ms Peacock pressured the Government Minister Andrew Griffiths MP, to implement better and increased workplace inspections with swift action taken against employers. And in the wake of GMB’s landmark victory against Uber she...

Composer Benson Taylor joins the United Nation’s World Food Programme to highlight World Refugee Day

Award-winning composer and music producer, Benson Taylor, will join the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) in Uganda on World Refugee Day, 20thJune 2018, as part of their Storytellers project to draw attention to the stories of South Sudanese refugees living in Bidibidi, Uganda. Benson’s composer credits include Suits, Grey’s Anatomy, Orange Is The New Black, The Big Bang Theory, Two and Half Men, Breaking Bad, Comedy Central’s 30 Rock, The NFL Superbowl and many more TV shows and films around the world....

Tory whips refuse to nod through Labour MP on morphine as May attempts to head off Brexit rebellion

The House of Commons was marred by controversy today after Tory whips refused to nod through a Labour MP on morphine in a crucial day in parliament. MPs have gathered to debate the EU withdrawal bill as Theresa May searched for a "meaningful vote" to head off a rebellion on Brexit. But the day has already agitated many politicians and commentators after the government decided not to “nod through” sick MPs. Two Labour MPs coming from hospital were denied entry, including one...

Mum will defy law to treat daughter without medical cannabis law change

A mum has spoken of her ordeal as she waits to hear whether the Government will allow her severely ill daughter access to banned cannabis oil. Kelly Anne O'Neill is in despair that she cannot do more to help 24-year-old Danielle. Danielle was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was six and has suffered "horrendous" side effects from taking approved medication. Home Secretary Sajid Javid has told the House of Commons that the use of cannabis in medical treatment will be...

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